Not the actual peeler itself but the handle. Designed for people with arthritis. The device was supposedly invented in 1928 in France.
The different types of handles considered is amazing.
And they continue to come p with more.
This is a story about the guy who came up with the latest style, the inventive and marketing process.
Article @ The Untold Story of the Vegetable Peeler That Changed the World - Fast Company - Pocket